Vernal Lister El
Garland, TX · Garland ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
2,101st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
3131 MARS DR, Garland, TX 75040
(972)675-3030NCES ID 482034016969Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vernal Lister El 2,101st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 217 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 567 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2015, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.7% | 37.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 20.6% | 28.9% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.7% | 17.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 19.0% | 11.1% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Typical home value $281K in zip 75040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Vernal Lister El
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What school district is Vernal Lister El in?
Vernal Lister El is part of the Garland ISD district in Garland, Texas.
Is Vernal Lister El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vernal Lister El 2,101st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Vernal Lister El?
Hispanic 38%, Asian 29%, Black 18%, White 11% (567 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vernal Lister El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75040 is $281K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.